Benefits of Membership

Local Distribution Company Members

The Electricity Distributors Association is the voice of Ontario's local electricity distribution companies (LDCs). The EDA provides its LDC members with advocacy and representation in the legislative and regulatory environment and the electricity market in Ontario.

The electricity industry is a unique industry segment with unique needs. EDA's strategic focus on matters of shared interest illustrates the tangible value we bring to our members.

The EDA provides members with the knowledge, networking opportunities and collective action vital to the business success of each member. We offer our members value-added, targeted information, analysis and education so that they can prosper as commercial entities by focusing core business efforts in three areas: advocacy, information & analysis, and networking.

As a member corporation – represented by a Board or Company Officer – LDC members are entitled to the full suite of member privileges, products and services, as well as the right to vote on all matters that are taken before the membership.

Who are the EDA’s LDC members?

Commercial Members

While there are other Ontario-based associations that target the energy sector, the EDA is the only one that can connect you with every LDC in Ontario.

EDA membership provides your company with the distinct advantage of being face-to-face with Ontario’s electricity distributors through a wide range of networking and communications opportunities.

Commercial Member Privileges

• Business listing in the EDA Member Handbook
• Access to exclusive member-only events and conferences
• Up to $1,250 in savings on exhibitor and participant fees for EDA hosted and sponsored events including CUEE, EDIST and ENERCOM
• Preferred advertising rates for EDA publications
• Enhanced sponsorship opportunities at EDA events
• Subscription to the EDA’s Distributor Magazine
• Announcement of new members in the EDA’s Distributor Magazine
• Eligibility to serve on the Commercial Members Steering Committee

New for 2012: Upgrade to Commercial Plus!

In addition to the basic membership privileges, Commercial Plus members receive the following additional benefits:

• Licensed use of the EDA logo in all of your promotional materials
• EDA's daily WireScan – industry-specific news from Ontario and around the globe
• EDA Weekly – our industry newsletter highlighting key developments and upcoming events
• Quarterly industry insights with analysis of key issues and regulatory developments

The Commercial Member Steering Committee was created to work with the EDA to ensure that commercial members' needs are being met. The members of the Steering Committee represent a cross section of commercial member companies. Information on their activities/meetings is distributed to EDA commercial members as they occur. The greater membership is encouraged to work with the Steering Committee to ensure matters of interest are addressed on their behalf.

Who are the EDA's Commercial members?

Become an EDA Commercial Member by registering on-line today

For more information on how to become an Commercial Member, please contact us at: email@eda-on.ca or 1-800-668-9979.

Associate Members

Associate Membership is extended to companies wishing to do business and participate within the Ontario electricity market. This class of membership is also available to Out-of-Province electricity distributors and/or utilities that can benefit from access to the membership and resources of the Association.

Associate Membership is also extended to Commercial Members of the EDA wishing to upgrade.

Associate Member Privileges

• Business listing in Member Handbook and on EDA website
  
• Access to Association conferences at preferred rates
  
• Sponsorship opportunities at Association conferences
  
• Access to EDA services and publications
  
• Member access to the EDA website
  
• Subscription to the bi-monthly EDA Distributor Magazine
  
• Full-year subscription to the EDA Weekly Newsletter

Who are the EDA’s Associate members?

For more information on how to become an Associate Member, please contact us at: email@eda-on.ca or 1-800-668-9979.

Affiliate Member

The EDA ensures that Affiliate Companies of LDCs also have a ‘home’ where they can benefit from the resources of the Association.

Who are the EDA’s Affiliate members?

For more information on how to become an Affiliate Member, please contact us at: email@eda-on.ca or 1-800-668-9979.